Thursday, July 26, 2012

Trip to the doctor

Hi all -
As we prepare for ALL the finishing touches of this adoption - we made a trip to the travel clinic.  We've been there before with our travels to Kenya - so we know the drill.  Don't drink the water, no ice, wash hands, take Malaria pills, do you need shots (yellow fever, typhoid, tetnus, whooping cough, polio, and on, and on, and on).   Soooo, these visits can get expensive.  Well, this time, we had many of these things from our Kenya trip -- some of these last for several years.  But Typhoid - didn't need...but apparently do now for India.  So get this.... I elected the oral meds instead of the shot (I really don't like shots).  Oral meds are cheaper and apparently last longer and are more effective at prevention of typhoid.  The only kicker is.... have to take 3 weeks before travel... so I agreed... which means, we KNOW we won't be traveling for at least 3 weeks.  This puts our timeframe real close to VISA expiration - but it's still possible and our agency is saying don't worry about the VISA expiration - she thinks we will travel before that.  We still haven't heard about the passport - but we're sure as of now they don't have it yet -- our agency did say that travel is usually 2-3 weeks from the call with approval, unless you want to go sooner (like within 7 to 10 days of approval).  With school starting soon, we are fine with the 3 weeks at this point to get past that first week of school..... and that's assuming the passport arrives still this week ..... so I guess the 3 weeks for the meds will be fine.  I think it was just one small way of me saying, I'm going to choose this... when I feel so "out of control". 

I know God's wants my reliance on Him - and I'm clinging to that notion the best I know how.  I just need to take my mind away from the waiting right now.... and work has been very busy, so that helps pass the days. Just waiting and trusting on God's timing.  We just might end up celebrating our anniversary in India this year :)
  

11 comments:

  1. This post makes me smile from ear to ear because we spent our anniversary in India too!!! It's getting so close!!! Continued prayers to you my friend!!!

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    1. Really, that is wild :) Our luck we'll be spending it on a 20+ hour plane ride LOL

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  2. Renae, I'm praying for you. Now that the passport papers are being followed up on, I'm certain that you will hear very very soon.

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    1. I'm praying so.... I know our agency is going to contact Bal Asha and ask about dates and travel plans -so hopefully they are ready for us to come, right when they get the passport.

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  3. I remember how trying it can be to plan to travel with timelines that work for all involved. It is like aiming at a moving target! Thrilled; however, to hear that another family is this close to adding a family member. Can't wait to hear that your suitcases are out and packed and you have tickets in hand!

    Julie

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  4. I have goosebumps right now, thinking about how close you are to leaving! It certainly can be maddening, though, to wait and be ready to drop everything to make frantic travel plans. Praying for passport news that fits all of these "windows" of time for meds, paperwork, school . . .
    Nancy

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  5. oh, Renae....praying for you. You are getting there....day by day, you are getting there.... :o)

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  6. OH my goodness!!! I'm praying for you....I'm anxious following your journey and think, get her passport already!!! So I can't even imagine how much more you are feeling this! Praying, praying, praying that her passport will come in this week... YOU ARE ALMOST THERE!!!!

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    1. Tell me about it.... going nuts here in the wait. Not sure if I pray -- or keep busy with other things.... or both...not sure what to do with myself. Doesn't it almost have to be there this week???

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  7. Hello,

    I have read your blog several times throughout your process and am SO excited that your getting closer to having little Lauren! My husband and I have been planning for several years to adopt from India. Right now we are just waiting 1 more year to begin the process because that will put me close to finishing my graduate program. I would like to hear about your experience with JOH. You are in for BIG BLESSINGS! Happy anniversary! If you would like to talk more about your experience feel free to e-mail us at adamandjaniehughes@yahoo.com. Bleesings, Janie Hughes

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  8. Praying with you! Hope to hear you are on your way to baby girl VERY SOON :)

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